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optometrist, eye doctor, Michael J. Cooney

Michael J. Cooney, MD, MBA

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Michael J. Cooney, MD, MBA

Dr. Cooney is a practicing vitreoretinal surgeon who was previously an assistant professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins University and later became the director of the Medical Retina Service, the Duke Center for Macular Degeneration, and the medical retina fellowship program from 2001 to 2005. He received a MBA degree from Kenan-Flagler Business School at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill.

Dr. Cooney serves as a consultant and advisory board member for several pharmaceutical companies. In 1998, Dr. Cooney helped to establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics and served as a consultant from 2000 to 2002.

Dr. Cooney’s clinical practice focuses on the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases, particularly age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. He is actively involved in the clinical development of new diagnostic and therapeutic modalities for vitreoretinal disease and the training of residents and fellows.

Education

Undergraduate: Siena College
Medical School: Columbia University
Ophthalmology Residency:
Johns Hopkins University
Vitreoretinal Surgical Fellowship:
Johns Hopkins University
MBA: University of North Carolina

Curriculum Vitae

View Dr. Cooney’s full academic history, professional achievements, and research accomplishments.

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Academic Appointments

Clinical Assistant Professor
of Ophthalmology, NYU

Innovations

  • Helped establish InnoRx, an ophthalmic drug delivery and pharmaceutical company acquired by SurModics

Locations

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Manhattan

950 Third Avenue, 3rd Floor, New York, NY 10022

Conveniently located in Midtown East at 57th Street and 3rd Avenue. Subway access at 59th/Lexington with the 4/5/6 (N, R or W) and E/M lines to the Lexington Avenue/53rd Street station.

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Brooklyn

902 Quentin Road, Suite 601, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Located in south Brooklyn in the Midwood neighborhood. A short walk from the Kings Highway B and Q subway lines or from the Kings Highway F line.

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Westchester

244 Westchester Avenue, Suite 407, White Plains, NY 10604

Located in White Plains on Westchester Avenue near the William L. Butcher Bridge.  For public transportation, take the Metro North Harlem line to the White Plains station and transfer to the Bee Line Bus Service Loop A to stop A8.
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